Our Charlotte newsletter contributor and fan of all things Southern food, Asha Ellison shares her favorite picks from the Local Palate Marketplace.
"I’ve been writing for The Local Palate for a couple of years and, every holiday season, as a token of appreciation, they’ve gifted me something wonderful from their diverse makers and artisans in The Local Palate Marketplace. Recently, I picked up some things of my own that I want to share with you.
From jams and jellies to cookbooks and other high-quality kitchen products, the Local Palate Marketplace offers the best from our neighbors. Here’s what I bought in my last order:"
🍿 Ella's Popcorn - Ella’s Popcorn from Raleigh, NC. The Popcorn Parma is wonderfully savory and the Dill-Licious has a subtle flavor and is an easy snack.
🥩 BlackJack Beef Jerky Sweet & Smoky - Real, marinated top round smoked over wood in Charleston, South Carolina. I had to pace myself!
🍘 Food For the Southern Soul's Charleston Favorites™ Charleston Benne Wafers. The cookie of the South! Benne, or sesame, was brought to the South by enslaved West Africans who turned it into something sweet.
🌶️ - Sobremesa - Roasted salsa verde from Charleston, SC to get excited about!
🍋- Southern Art Co.’s Lemon Pepper Citrus Seasoning and Original Southern Hot Sauce - bringing Korean heat and flavors to the table by way of Atlanta, Georgia!
